Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 27
2010-08-03
5. Verify if a thermal sensor or
fan failure is reported by latest
available service diagnostics.
Yes - If a fan failure is reported,
check for fan cable seating
and retest. If same failure
happens when retesting,
replace fan with known-good
one and retest. If issue does
not happen anymore with
the known-good fan, replace
user’s fan.
- If a thermal failure is
reported, check for cause of
excessive temperature, (like
clogged fan, disconnected
sensor cable, obstructed
vent, dust in heatsink n) and
retest. If still failing locate
aected sensor and replace
it if available as a standalone
part, or replace part where
sensor is integrated (logic
board, power supply,
heatsink) according to the
sensor location table . Go to
step 6
X22
X03
M23
P17
X10
No Replace Thermal module
Go to step 6
X10
6. Isolate if issue solved.
Verify if shutdown/issue does
not happen anymore after part
exchange.
Yes Issue xed
No Replace logic board with
corresponding symptom:
-if for thermal error cause
-if for other cause
M18
M08